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Compare Toy Poodle and Chihuahua. Which is better: Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher?
Name | Toy Poodle | Chihuahua | Miniature Pinscher |
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Origins | Germany France | Mexico | Germany |
Group | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 449 | 32 | 71 |
Reviews | 5 | 16 | 1 |
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Other Names
What other names do they have? |
Barbone Pudle Teacup Poodle Teddy Poodle |
Csivava Chihuahueño |
King Of The Toys Reh Pinscher Zwergpinsc Min Pin |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher? Which is the smallest dog, Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher? | Small | Small | Small |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Chihuahua? Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher weight comparison: | Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg) | 2-6 pounds (1-3 kg) | Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 8-9 pounds (about 4 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg) | 4 pounds (2 kg) | Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8.5 pounds (about 4 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher? Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher height comparison: | Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) | 6-9 inches (15-23 cm) | Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) | 7.5 inches (19 cm) | Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) |
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher? Which is more expensive? | $1000-$1500 | $600-$800 | $400-$600 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher? | Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows. | Very frequent: The Chihuahua is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Miniature Pinscher is quite easy to get. |
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher intelligence: | Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Smart: The Miniature Pinscher dogs have great intelligence. |
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Trainability
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher trainability comparison. | Toy Poodle dogs are very easy to train. | Chihuahua dogs are quite easy to train. | Miniature Pinscher dogs are quite easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher? | Toy Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. | Chihuahua dogs are average watchdogs. | Miniature Pinscher dogs are average watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher?
Which dog is most likely to protect its owner?
Which is the best dog to use for protection? | Toy Poodle dogs are average defenders. | Chihuahua dogs strongly protect their territory. | Miniature Pinscher dogs strongly protect their territory. |
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher? Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher behavior/temperament comparison: |
Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual |
Alert Courageous Intelligent Quick Devoted Lively |
Playful Energetic Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Responsive Clever |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Sensitive: Chihuahua dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | Sensitive: Miniature Pinscher dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher? | High: Toy Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Chihuahua dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Miniature Pinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher social needs comparison: | Toy Poodle dogs are a social breed. | Chihuahua dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Miniature Pinscher dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Toy Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Chihuahua dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Miniature Pinscher dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Toy Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Chihuahua dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. | Miniature Pinscher dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. |
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher playfulness comparison: | The Toy Poodle is a playful breed. | Average: Chihuahuas, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Miniature Pinscher is a highly playful breed. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher? | Average to High: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed. | A lot: Chihuahua is a particularly loud breed. | A lot: Miniature Pinscher is a particularly loud breed. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher? | Very house-friendly dog the Toy Poodle breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Chihuahua breed. | Apartment-friendly dog the Miniature Pinscher breed. |
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog? | Toy Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Chihuahua dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Miniature Pinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher? | Toy Poodle dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. | Chihuahua dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Miniature Pinscher dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. |
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher? | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Toy Poodle bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Chihuahua bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Pinscher bite force: Weak. |
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Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison: | Low 🔽 The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Chihuahua has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Miniature Pinscher has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher mouthiness comparison: | Toy Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Chihuahua dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Miniature Pinscher dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher health comparison. Which is the healthier: Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher? | The Toy Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Chihuahuas are commonly healthy dogs. | Miniature Pinschers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. |
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Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher health problems comparison: |
Heart Murmurs Slipped Stifle Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Ear Infections Skin Allergies Canine Diabetes Mellitus Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia |
Collapsed Trachea Heart Murmurs Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Hydrocephalus Hypoglycemia Shivering |
Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy |
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Toy Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Rare The Chihuahua should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Frequent The Miniature Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Life Expectancy
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher lifespan comparison. How long do Toy Poodle, Chihuahua and Miniature Pinscher breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Toy Poodle: 15 years |
14-18 years The average lifespan of Chihuahua: 16 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Miniature Pinscher: 13 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher? | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. | Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. |
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher?
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher energy level comparison: | Toy Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Chihuahua dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Miniature Pinscher dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Toy Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Chihuahua dogs exercise need is very minimal. | Miniature Pinscher dogs exercise need is minimal. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher? | Toy Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Chihuahua dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. | Miniature Pinscher dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher? | 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day. | 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher weight gain potential comparison: | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Toy Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average: The Chihuahua has an average risk for obesity. | High: The Miniature Pinscher breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. |
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher coat comparison: |
Dense Curly Thick | Fine | Rough |
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Colors
What are the original Toy Poodle, Chihuahua and Miniature Pinscher color? |
Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot |
Black Tan Red Cream Fawn Chocolate |
Black Tan Red Chocolate Rust |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher? Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher grooming comparison: | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Effortless: The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Miniature Pinscher requires minimal grooming. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher? Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or {name3 shedding: | Toy Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. | Chihuahua dogs shed none to minimal. | Miniature Pinscher dogs shed moderately. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. |
Hypoallergenic
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | Yes See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher? | Low 🔽 The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell. | High 🔼 The Chihuahua has a high chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Miniature Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? | The Toy Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Chihuahua is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Miniature Pinscher is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Toy Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Chihuahua dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Miniature Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher? Which dog is more friendly? | Toy Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Miniature Pinscher dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher? | Toy Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Chihuahua dogs are not kid-friendly dogs. | Miniature Pinscher dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher? | Toy Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Chihuahua dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Miniature Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher? | Toy Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Miniature Pinscher dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher? |
Yes Toy Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Chihuahua dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Miniature Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Toy Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Chihuahua is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Miniature Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Chihuahuas are not recommended for elderly people. | Miniature Pinschers are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Toy Poodle or Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher? Which is better for autism? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog? | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. |
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog? | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher? | Not really Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Chihuahua breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Miniature Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Fighting Dog / Military Dog | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Litter Size
How many puppies can Toy Poodle and Chihuahua and Miniature Pinscher have? | 2-4 puppies | 2-4 puppies | 2-5 puppies |
Toy Poodle vs Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher Recognition Comparison
AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC? | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Toy breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Toy breed. |
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FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI? | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Chihuahueno section. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section. |
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds? | Dog Registry of America Inc. |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club |
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